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March 21, 2023
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Charles G. Russo, Janie W. Dretler, Daniel E. Carty, Jennifer S. Roberts, Lisa V. Kouchakdjian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Continued from March 7, 2023. As the Local Licensing Authority, vote on whether to approve the
Close the Public Hearing for Sudbury Sundries, for a Package Store License for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for Sudbury Sundries, for a Package Store License for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the Public Hearing for Sudbury Sundries, for a Package Store License for the sale of Wine & Malt Beverages.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
As the Local Licensing Authority, to continue the public hearing for 100 Boston Post Road - Sudbury Sundries, Inc., d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, and vote on whether to approve a Package Store License...
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, to continue the public hearing for 100 Boston Post Road - Sudbury Sundries, Inc., d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, and vote on whether to approve a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15, Ashraf Youssef, Manager; at the Select Board meeting on April 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM.
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: As the Local Licensing Authority, to continue the public hearing for 100 Boston Post Road - Sudbury Sundries, Inc., d/b/a Sudbury Sundries, and vote on whether to approve a Package Store License for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages, under G. L. Ch. 138, s.15, Ashraf Youssef, Manager; at the Select Board meeting on April 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM..” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Consent Calendar
Recommend the Select Board NOT exercise the Town of Sudbury's right of first refusal to purchase Lots 1 and 2 on the property at 137 Brimstone Lane
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recommend the Select Board NOT exercise the Town of Sudbury's right of first refusal to purchase Lots 1 and 2 on the property at 137 Brimstone Lane
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To recommend the Select Board NOT exercise the Town of Sudbury's right of first refusal to purchase Lots 1 and 2 on the property at 137 Brimstone Lane.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, allowing a one-time increase to the Cost-of-Living
Accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, allowing a one-time increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base, as...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, allowing a one-time increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base, as requested by Middlesex County Retirement Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022, allowing a one-time increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for retirees in FY23, from 3% to 5% of the System's $16,000 COLA base, as requested by Middlesex County Retirement Board.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Accept a $100 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from the Sudbury Foundation, in memory
Accept a $100 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from the Sudbury Foundation, in memory of Sandra Wilensky, Watercolor Instructor, which will be used to subsidize cost of Watercolors...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $100 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from the Sudbury Foundation, in memory of Sandra Wilensky, Watercolor Instructor, which will be used to subsidize cost of Watercolors classes for students with financial constraints, as requested by Debra Galloway
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $100 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from the Sudbury Foundation, in memory of Sandra Wilensky, Watercolor Instructor, which will be used to subsidize cost of Watercolors classes for students with financial constraints, as requested by Debra Galloway.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Accept a $50 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from Frank Chiodo and Judith Aufderhaar
Accept a $50 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from Frank Chiodo and Judith Aufderhaar in memory of resident Pat Duarte, which will be used to support older adult programming, as...
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $50 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from Frank Chiodo and Judith Aufderhaar in memory of resident Pat Duarte, which will be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To accept a $50 donation to the Senior Center Donation Account from Frank Chiodo and Judith Aufderhaar in memory of resident Pat Duarte, which will be used to support older adult programming, as requested by Debra Galloway.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Roberts)
Vote to review and possibly approve the open session minutes of 12/13/22
Approve the open session minutes of 12/13/22, as edited
Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/13/22, as edited
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Carty seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the open session minutes of 12/13/22, as edited.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Carty)
Also Present: Combined Facilities Director Sandra Duran
Open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee
Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee
From the minutes
“Board Member Carty moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Carty-aye, Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To open a joint meeting with the Finance Committee.” (Motion: Carty, second: Kouchakdjian)
Vote to close joint meeting with Finance Committee and resume Select Board meeting
Close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, and resume the Select Board meeting
Board Member Roberts motioned to close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, and resume the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, and resume the Select Board meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, and resume the Select Board meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To close the joint meeting with the Finance Committee, and resume the Select Board meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Refer Petition Article 55 - Control of Firearms Zoning to the Planning Board
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To refer Petition Article 55 - Control of Firearms Zoning to the Planning Board
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To refer Petition Article 55 - Control of Firearms Zoning to the Planning Board.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 3 - FY24 Budget
Support the FY24 Budget
Chair Russo motioned to support the FY24 Budget. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support the FY24 Budget
From the minutes
“Chair Russo motioned to support the FY24 Budget. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support the FY24 Budget.” (Motion: Russo, second: Kouchakdjian)
Override Budget
Support the override budget
Board Member Roberts motioned to support the override budget. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support the override budget
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to support the override budget. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support the override budget.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 8 - FY23 Snow & Ice Transfer
Report Select Board Member positions on Article 8 at Town Meeting
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To report Select Board Member positions on Article 8 at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To report Select Board Member positions on Article 8 at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits
Present Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits at Town Meeting
Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To present Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits at Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To present Article 12 - FY24 Revolving Fund Spending Limits at Town Meeting.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding
Yes: Dretler, Kouchakdjian, Roberts, RussoNo: Carty
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 4-1; Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-no, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 15 - Fairbank Community Center A/V Equipment and Associated Funding.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations
Support Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations, requesting $200,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 24 - Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan Recommendations.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation
Support Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation, requesting $125,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation, requesting $125,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 26 - DPW Building Office Renovation.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study
Support Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study, requesting $300,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study, requesting $300,000. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 27 - Space Use and Facility Condition Study.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II
Support Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II, requesting $799,668. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to support Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II, requesting $799,668. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To support Article 45 - Community Preservation Act Fund - Frank Feeley Fields Improvements Phase II.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Approve the updated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force Mission Statement to include the Mass Central Rail Trail, as amended this evening
Board Member Roberts motioned to approve the updated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force Mission Statement to include the Mass Central Rail Trail, as amended this evening. Vice Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the updated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force Mission Statement to include the Mass Central Rail Trail, as amended this evening
From the minutes
“Board Member Roberts motioned to approve the updated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force Mission Statement to include the Mass Central Rail Trail, as amended this evening. Vice Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To approve the updated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Advisory Task Force Mission Statement to include the Mass Central Rail Trail, as amended this evening.” (Motion: Roberts, second: Dretler)
Endorse the next phase of BFRT, and have it be developed as a DOT TIP program, running east over Rte. 20
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To endorse the next phase of BFRT, and have it be developed as a DOT TIP program, running east over Rte. 20
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To endorse the next phase of BFRT, and have it be developed as a DOT TIP program, running east over Rte. 20.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Create the nine-member Housing Production Plan Working Group, as identified at tonight's meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To create the nine-member Housing Production Plan Working Group, as identified at tonight's meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Roberts seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To create the nine-member Housing Production Plan Working Group, as identified at tonight's meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Roberts)
That Board Member Carty modify/edit and submit the letter for the Goodnow Library
Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned that Board Member Carty modify/edit and submit the letter for the Goodnow Library. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That Board Member Carty modify/edit and submit the letter for the Goodnow Library
From the minutes
“Board Member Kouchakdjian motioned that Board Member Carty modify/edit and submit the letter for the Goodnow Library. Vice-Chair Dretler seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Roberts-aye, Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: That Board Member Carty modify/edit and submit the letter for the Goodnow Library.” (Motion: Kouchakdjian, second: Dretler)
Vote to proclaim the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in
Proclaim the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in Sudbury and sign a proclamation in that regard, per language and grammar edits, as presented at this meeting
Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To proclaim the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in Sudbury and sign a proclamation in that regard, per language and grammar edits, as presented at this meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler moved in the words of the Chair. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Roberts-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To proclaim the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in Sudbury and sign a proclamation in that regard, per language and grammar edits, as presented at this meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
Adjourn
Adjourn
Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Vice-Chair Dretler motioned to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kouchakdjian seconded the motion. It was on motion 5-0; Dretler-aye, Roberts-aye, Carty-aye, Kouchakdjian-aye, Russo-aye VOTED: To adjourn the meeting.” (Motion: Dretler, second: Kouchakdjian)
From the Sudbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board meetings page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): League of Women Voters of Sudbury voters’ guides (candidate-supplied photos) — Charles Russo (2026), Radha Gargeya and Lisa Kouchakdjian (2025), Janie Dretler and Daniel Carty (2024). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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